Tagged: Publishing
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Audio: Translated Literature in the UK, Part 2
International Translation Day 2012 opened with a panel of industry experts discussing the state of translated literature in the UK. Alexandra Buchler of Literature Across Frontiers, Jonathan Ruppin from Foyles, Christopher MacLehose of MacLehose Press and Boyd Tonkin of The Independent talked with Daniel Hahn from the British Centre for Literary Translation about the opportunities and challenges of today's marketplace. In the second of two posts on the event, we've brought together recordings of some of the key moments from their discussion.
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Audio: Translated Literature in the UK, Part 1
International Translation Day 2012 opened with a panel of industry experts discussing the state of translated literature in the UK. Alexandra Buchler of Literature Across Frontiers, Jonathan Ruppin from Foyles, Christopher MacLehose of MacLehose Press and Boyd Tonkin of The Independent talked with Daniel Hahn from the British Centre for Literary Translation about the opportunities and challenges of today's marketplace. In the first of two posts on the event, we've brought together recordings of some of the key moments from their discussion.
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Two Sides to Every Story: A Conversation with a Blurb Writer
We’ve always wanted to know whose job it is to write the blurbs on the backs of our favourite books. How do you go about distilling a book into a few short sentences? How do you do right by the author? We’ve finally found the man with the answers. Before becoming an assessor for The Literary Consultancy, Tom Bromley worked as a copywriter producing countless blurbs for books of all genres. We asked him our most pressing questions about this overlooked but vital art.
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Ten Challenges to Innovation in Publishing
Digital media has blown apart conventional publishing and granted more opportunities than ever before. But with every opportunity comes a challenge. Sophie Rochester, founder of Free Word associate The Literary Platform, explains the ten greatest challenges to modern publishing.
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The Future of Publishing: An interview with Rebecca Swift
Ahead of their major conference in June, Free Word's Tom Chivers speaks to Rebecca Swift of The Literary Consultancy about self-publishing, technology and the importance of the editor.
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Literary Translation Centre at the London Book Fair
Literary translation is a powerful tool for bridging the gap between cultures and gaining insight into different ways of life and ideals. Find out more about the Literary Translation Centre's busy programme of events, talks and seminars at this year's London Book Fair.
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Video: Rachida Lamrabet & Neel Mukherjee in conversation
Free Word Writer in Residence Rachida Lamrabet and Neel Mukherjee in conversation at Passa Porta literature house, Brussels.
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Meet the Neighbours - Clerkenwell Tales
Free Word’s friendly neighbourhood bookshop Clerkenwell Tales has been open since 2009 under the stewardship of Peter Ho. We caught up with this local bookseller, who can often be spotted manning the bookstall at Free Word’s events, to talk books, Clerkenwell and what reading means to him. Interview by Tom Chivers.
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Martin Riker on Translation and “National Literature”
Martin Riker of Dalkey Archive Press explores International Literature, National Literature, Publishing Translations, and Creative Writing Programs.
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A letter from Neel Mukherjee to Rachida Lamrabet
Rachida Lamrabet is the Free Word Centre’s Writer in Residence. She has been corresponding with Neel Mukherjee, who is resident at the International House of Literature in Brussels, ‘Passa Porta’.
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A letter from Rachida Lamrabet to Neel Mukherjee
Rachida Lamrabet is the Free Word Centre’s Writer in Residence. She has been corresponding with Neel Mukherjee, who is resident at the International House of Literature in Brussels, ‘Passa Porta’.
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Books We Like - October 2011
Every year thousands of books are published in the UK. Booktrust’s monthly selection of books picks some of the great titles you might have missed. This month’s haul includes second novels by Joe Dunthorne and Ross Raisin, Rahul Bhattacharya’s “mysterious, hypnotic” The Sly Company of People Who Care and debuts by Ben…
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When Creativity Meets Commerce: The Day Publishing Changed
TLC Director Rebecca Swift examines the increasing commercial pressures on the publishing industry.
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Past Event: Festival of Publishing
A day of discussions, debates and case studies to stimulate, challenge and celebrate the UK’s micro-publishers.
Thu 31 Jan: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Free Word Hall
The publishing industry is undergoing a level of change which hasn't been seen since Gutenberg invented the printing press over 500 years ago. While the wider book trade wastes time disagreeing over ebook formats and pricing models, and multi-nationals sign mergers and aquisitions, the independent publishing sector has become ever more diverse, agile and enterprising. Inpress - the specialist…
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Past Event: TLC Charity Event for the Maya Centre
Thu 6 Dec 2012
6:00pmFree Word Hall
The Literary Consultancy presents a fundraising evening on behalf of The Maya Centre, a charity providing free psychodynamic counselling and group psychotherapy for women in Islington Novelist, journalist and campaigner Melissa Benn will host an illustrious line-up of writers who will read from their work highlighting a variety of experiences from women’s lives.…
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Past Event: Inspirational Indiepublishing
Jacob Sam-La Rose leads this workshop on writing to be noticed in the bustling independent e-publishing arena.
Tue 27 Nov 2012
6:00pmThe Sassoon Beer Board Room
The popularity of e-publishing has created a revolution for writers who have been overlooked by the major houses. We can’t all (or don’t want to) be E L James, and e-publish that book, but we can go our own way - these are exciting times for those of us that want to get our work…
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Past Event: Going Indie: The Writer in the Digital Age
Thu 22 Nov 2012
6:30pmFree Word Lecture Theatre
Smaller independent publishers are enjoying a renaissance in the internet age. For writers they can offer the kind of personal attention and access to digital services that may be hard to find in the mainstream. At what point, therefore, might a writer approach small presses rather than a large publisher? What, if any, is the role of the agent…
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Past Event: Words Set Free: The Work of Letter Exchange
An exhibition of work exploring the full range of lettering disciplines: from typography and font design to calligraphy and letter cutting.
Weekdays, 9am - 8pm, Weds 26 Sep - Mon 22 Oct 2012
Free Word Hall
Words, stories, and opinions are delivered to us in many different ways: written, carved, drawn, typeset or incised. The right combination of message and media can broaden perception and change our experience of and help to convey ideas from their source to the consciousness of the spectator. This exhibition showcases work by members of Letter Exchange around the theme…
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Past Event: The Literary Conference
Writing in a Digital Age
Fri 8 Jun - Sat 9 Jun 2012
Free Word Lecture Theatre
An up-to-the-minute conference to make sense of the many possibilities open to writers today, with practical sessions, workshops, case studies, working examples, debates and networking. The discussions will explore the key issues facing writers, such as making and selling ebooks, choosing to self-publish or go via traditional routes, an exploration of the emerging international markets, how technology changes…
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Past Event: A Hint of Danger:
An Evening with Ludwig van Beethoven, Leoš Janáček, Leo Tolstoy and Ted Hughes
Mon 19 Dec 2011
5:30pmFree Word Lecture Theatre
The Literary Consultancy is delighted to invite back The Tamesis Quartet and Edie Campbell for an unforgettable evening celebrating passion and love – with a hint of danger. The Tamesis string quartet, featuring highly acclaimed violinists Nadia Myerscough and Anna de Bruin, Matthew Quernby on viola and cellist Christopher Allan, stunned us with their performance of works by Debussy and…
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Past Event: TLC Charity Event for the Maya Centre
Thu 1 Dec 2011
5:30pmFree Word Hall
The Literary Consultancy presents a fundraising evening on behalf of The Maya Centre a dynamic charity providing free psychodynamic counselling and group psychotherapy for women in Islington. Novelist, journalist and campaigner Melissa Benn will host an illustrious line-up of writers who will read from their work highlighting a variety of experiences from women’s lives. The event will entertain,…
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Past Event: International Translation Day 2011
Fri 30 Sep 2011
8:00amFree Word Lecture Theatre
How can we popularise literature in translation? Are we getting anywhere? What can we learn from the success of other art forms, such as music? Join English PEN and other leading translation organisations for a full day of events focused on literary translation. We will be hearing about successful initiatives that have flourished since last year’s International Translation Day;…
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Past Event: Writers in Translation: The Colonel
Tue 6 Sep 2011
5:34pmFree Word Lecture Theatre
Journalists and experts on Iran discuss the difficulties and importance of publishing authors like Mahmoud Dowlatabadi and the role of literature in revolutionary times. The Colonel is banned in its native Iran, where the office of censorship has prohibited publication. Now published in German and English, this important work has been granted a voice in the outside world - beyond…
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Past Event: To Live Outside the Law
Book launch
Wed 6 Jul 2011
5:00pmFree Word Lecture Theatre
The Literary Consultancy is proud to invite Leaf Fielding, a former TLC client, to celebrate the launch of his memoir, To Live Outside the Law, published by Serpent's Tail. 'As bold and innovative as its author, To Live Outside the Law takes the reader on a breath-taking guided tour of academic acid absorption, hitch-hiking hells, emotional whirlwinds, years in…
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Past Event: Capturing the Voice
The importance of honesty and creativity in engaging with young people
Thu 23 Jun 2011
5:30pmFree Word Lecture Theatre
The Reading Agency and Bounce! Invite you to an author panel discussion with drinks and book signing. Authors on panel: Colin Mulhern Isla Whitcroft Stephanie Burgis Chair: Anthony McGowen To Book email tricia.kings@readingagency.org.uk …